LGBTQ+ News ITV News investigation reveals the “devastating impact” of chemsex-related drugs on parts of the LGBTQ+ community An ITV News investigation has revealed the “devastating impact” of chemsex-related drugs on parts of the LGBTQ+ community, and an “alarming lack” of action in addressing what experts have described as a “silent” crisis. In a new ITVX documentary by ITV News, After the high: Chemsex, beyond the myths By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton to run Chemsex Awareness training Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton is to run Chemsex Awareness (online via Teams) on Thursday, October 31 from 10am. This training focuses on understanding sexualised drug use between men who have sex with men and how to support people engaging in chemsex. This half-day session will cover: What chemsex By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Features & Longread Sex on drugs: The darker side of chemically enhancing your sex life Chemsex is a term that is used to refer to engaging in sexual activity while under the influence of drugs. But what makes it so dangerous? By Contributor • 3 min read
Health New chemsex study seeks participants New research from the University of Portsmouth is to investigate the accessibility of drug counselling services and sexual health clinics by gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) drug users in England from a harm reduction perspective. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Information Terrence Higgins Trust announces series of Living Well Service groups and webinars From work and skills, to exploring your relationship with chems By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Terrence Higgins Trust to run Chemsex Awareness Training The free, interactive sessions will be on Zoom on Wednesday, January 12 or Wednesday, February 23 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Italian priest jailed for using church money to host gay sex parties Francesco Spagnesi was convicted for stealing £250,000 of church money to host drug fuelled gay sex parties. By Alex Klineberg • 1 min read
Community Terrence Higgins Trust announces Chemsex Awareness Training Terrence Higgins Trust announces Chemsex Awareness Training By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community London Mayoral Election 2021: The LGBTQ+ Q&A Jason Reid asks four candidates, ‘How will you address the lack of specialist mental health treatment & support for those using drugs and partaking in chemsex?’ By Jason Reid • 3 min read
In The South Chemsex study examines prevalence of drug-fueled sex New study from the gay hookup site Squirt.org examines prevalence of drug-fueled sex, also known as chemsex. The study, which surveyed 22,248 Squirt.org members, showed that 30% of respondents have engaged in the activity, 39% of respondents would consider it while 61% said they would not. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
